Bradley, IL – Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School (BBCHS) is celebrating a milestone year in academic achievement, announcing record-breaking Advanced Placement (AP) results for 2025. Administrators said the growth highlights student dedication, teacher expertise, and the school’s commitment to college readiness.
According to a press release from BBCHS, 626 students participated in AP coursework this year, nearly tripling the number from 2021, when 211 students were enrolled. A total of 1,014 AP exams were administered, the highest in school history. Of those, 576 scores were rated 3 or higher, qualifying for college credit at many universities nationwide. That figure represents a pass rate of 57.03%, the school’s strongest performance in five years and a 51% increase in passed exams from 2024 to 2025.
School officials said AP Psychology had the largest enrollment, with 141 students taking the exam and 65.2% earning a passing score. AP U.S. History followed closely, with 100 students tested and 65% scoring high enough for credit. Other strong results included AP Biology, with a 76.6% pass rate, AP English Literature at 66.7%, and AP Spanish Language, where 86.7% of students passed.
BBCHS leaders emphasized that the growth reflects not just more participation, but stronger outcomes. “The number of AP exams passed—not just taken—is a key quality indicator,” the release stated. “These successes are a testament to both rigorous academic instruction and the hard work of our students.”
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